The Secret of the Lost Pearls by Darcie Wilde
A Useful Woman Mystery
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Darcie Wilde is wild about Jane Austen. So much so that she puts one of Jane’s quotes. How perfect is that! The Secret of the Lost Pearls is Book #1 in her new series, The Useful Woman. I read my first Georgette Heyer I have enjoyed books set in the Regency-era. I love the research that has gone into this book. Rosaline Thorne is one of the ‘useful’ gentlewomen of the time who came from the upper crust and, when they are down in their luck, were able to help their friends with everything from dinner parties, to balls–and even a murder. Darcie has written a compelling story that paints a lovely picture of the decorous and elegant settings, while creating the right amount of tension to keep readers guessing at the puzzle that is cleverly filled with twists and red herrings.
ABOUT THE BOOK
This captivating Regency-era mystery inspired by the novels of Jane Austen is perfect for fans of Andrea Penrose, Lauren Willig, and Deanna Raybourn, as readers venture beyond the glittering ballrooms and elegant parties of Regency London to the dark side of the city and its unexpected dangers.
Rosalind Thorne may not have a grand fortune of her own, but she possesses virtues almost as prized by the haut ton: discretion, and a web of connections that enable her to discover just about anything about anyone. Known as a “most useful woman,” Rosalind helps society ladies in need—for a modest fee, of course—and her client roster is steadily increasing…..
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FAVORITE
JANE AUSTEN QUOTE
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.
Northanger Abbey